Although there are a lot of insects found in the garden, there are some that come out earlier than others – and specifically target your beginning of the season crops. Luckily the list isn’t too long so it’s easy to get familiar with these insects, and they’re also quite easy to manage as well. If […]
It’s easy to think that gardening is an environmentally hobby since your time is spent with plants. But the truth is that the garden and greenhouse industry uses a lot of unsustainable practices. From single-use black plastic pots, to pesticides sprayed on pollinator-friendly plants, there’s a lot of work that can be done to make […]
Native bees in Canada and North America are facing major hurdles, from loss of habitat, to climate change, to the competition against honey bees. Without our native bees we would lose many of our native plants, our food system would struggle and even some birds would struggle because of a loss of their food source. […]
There aren’t many tools in the garden that you HAVE to have. Some people might think you need fancy new tools or the most aesthetic garden but the truth is you don’t. So in todays article I want to talk about a few tools that are not often talked about, but are a must-have in […]
If you’re planning on travelling in Canada this year and hope to see some gardens, here are 5 beautiful botanical gardens that will spark your garden creativity! Spread across the country, these amazing places will give you the chance to see some amazing collections of flowers, ponds and trees. 1. Royal Botanical Garden Address: 680 […]
We all have our favourite seed companies that we love to buy from. Maybe because they offer a wide selection, maybe they’re local or maybe you just like the packaging! And while these seed companies offer a selection of organic seeds, most of the seeds are actually grown with conventional standards. But as the climate […]
Over the past few years we’ve seen a massive increase in the price of groceries making it more difficult to buy fresh fruit and vegetables for our families. In addition, food banks across the country are seeing more strain than they ever have before. The worst part? Grocery prices are expected to continue rising over […]
Are you looking for a gift for the gardener in your life? Maybe it’s the holidays, maybe it’s their birthday, or maybe you just want to show them how much you care. Or maybe you’re the gardener looking for something to add to your collection! We’ve curated this list of books because we love them […]
We love pickled beans. We use them in wraps or on top of tacos. Another reason that we love to pickle beans is because a lot of beans are needed to fill the jar, so it’s an easy way to use them up. Beans are super easy to grow from seed, and any time there […]
If you’re not already growing flowers, now is the time! Flowers are one of the most rewarding plants in gardening. All it takes is one plant to bring you multiple blooms, the varieties available is vast, and even a single bloom can bring endless amounts of joy. Another thing we love about growing flowers is […]
